Deferred Adjudication Means It 'Goes Away'... Right?

Courtesy Austin Criminal Defense Lawyer  Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:10am

From an email:

If you have the time, and don't mind, may I have your perspective on Article 42.12 - the specified portion:

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If the judge discharges the defendant under this section, the judge may set aside the verdict or permit the defendant to withdraw his plea, and shall dismiss the accusation, complaint, information or indictment against the defendant, who shall thereafter be released from all penalties and disabilities resulting from the offense or crime of...


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